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The Purpose of Pain // 1 Peter 1:3-12 // Pastor Richie Fike

Podcast: The Movement Church CO
Published: Jan 26, 2026
Duration seconds: 3304
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Summary

Any Cultural Anthropologist would most certainly pay attention to the parts of culture that bring joy, elation, warmth and cheer. But, you can't evaluate a people-group without leaning in to the "sore subject" of PAIN. Pain's a part of human life BEFORE Jesus... but what about after? Why should pain persist as a part of Christian Life? What is the Purpose of Pain?